Senior Lecturer (Science Extended Studies Programme Coordinator) in CHERTL (ESU)

Senior Lecturer (Science Extended Studies Programme Coordinator)(Grade: SL)

CHERTL- Extended Studies Unit

CHERTL – Extended Studies Unit invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

The Department - Description Of The Department

The work of CHERTL involves the development of academic staff as professional educators, the promotion and assurance of quality in teaching and learning, and the development of student learning in conjunction with academic departments, the latter more directly through the work of the Extended Studies Unit (ESU). In addition CHERTL also functions as an academic department of Rhodes University focused on Higher Education as a field of study and the development of teaching and learning in higher education.

The Centre conducts research on teaching and learning in higher education and offers formal programmes in Higher Education Studies contributing to the development of quality teaching and learning. The Centre is also responsible for promoting service-learning within the institution, for the administration and development of the New Generation of Academics (nGAP), for enhancing the quality of short courses and supporting tutor coordinators.

The scope of CHERTL’s work moves beyond the institution, playing an active role at national and international levels. CHERTL contributes significantly to the national higher education landscape, both through the offering of formal qualifications at other institutions as well as through representation on national bodies such as the Higher Education Learning and Teaching Association of Southern Africa (HELTASA) and the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC).

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for disseminating knowledge (teaching and learning), creating knowledge (research), community engagement, and professional involvement in their field beyond the university, recognizing differences in executing these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume administrative, management, and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty, and/or University levels.

The Science Extended Studies program (SESP) has three courses: Mathematics Foundation (MAT 1F), Computer Skills for Science (CSS 1S), and Introduction to Science Concepts and Methods (ISCM). While the mathematics course is in the Mathematics Department, the other two are in the Extended Studies Unit.

The Requirements

• A PhD degree in Science or Science Education. An educational qualification is highly recommended.
• Ability to augment and teach first-year disciplinary (science) knowledge and the Scientific Literacies of the ISCM course.
• Extensive teaching, tutoring, or facilitation experience in higher education is required.
• Experience teaching on an extended curriculum programme would be a distinct advantage.
• Staff Mentoring and supervision experience would be an advantage.
• At least a good level of research is required.
• Track record of administration, management, and leadership roles at a formal level.

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and further particulars relating to this post for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The Following Documents Are Required

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please email hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.

Selection Process (provisional Date, Subject To Change)

• Short-listing meeting TBC.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include a presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration Per Annum (SL)

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R742 411

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R960 928

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

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Closing Date: 24 September 2024

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

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